Nomos

Auction 26  –  21 May 2023

Nomos, Auction 26

Ancient Greek Silver Fractions, the Collection Sans Pareille

Su, 21.05.2023, from 2:00 PM CEST
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Description

BRUTTIUM. Carthaginian occupation. Circa 215-205 BC. 1/4 Shekel (Silver, 13.5 mm, 1.70 g, 12 h), struck for Hannibal's campaigns in Italy during the Second Punic War. Head of Tanit to left, wearing grain wreath and pendant earring. Rev. Horse standing to right. HN III 2020. Müller 86. Robinson, Second, p. 52, 3 (Lokris). SNG Copenhagen (Africa) 369. Beautifully toned, sharp and well-struck. Extremely fine.

From the "Collection sans Pareille" of Ancient Greek Fractions, ex Classical Numismatic Auctions XVIII, 3 December 1991, 55, and Classical Numismatic Auctions XI, 3 May 1990, 28.

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Price realized 1'200 CHF
Starting price 240 CHF
Estimate 300 CHF
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